Best Mamie Kanfer Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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387: Why Managers Should Embrace a Learn-It-All Mindset With Damon Lembi 27:03

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Ever feel like you should know more, be more confident, or have everything figured out by now? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t need to be a “know-it-all” to be an exceptional leader. In fact, the strongest leaders today share one trait: They are learn-it-alls, people who grow through challenges instead of shrinking from them. Fort…

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386: Unlock Your Creative and Analytical Skills to Drive Innovation with Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden 31:16

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In a world that constantly demands breakthrough solutions, do you ever feel like innovation is reserved for a select few, or that you’re simply not "creative enough"? This week’s guests are here to set the record straight: that we are all capable of creative thinking if we just give ourselves permission and a little guidance. Tessa Forshaw and Rich…

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385: The Hidden Habits That Quietly Destroy Your Leadership with Rob Kalwarowsky 31:34

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When the world around you feels chaotic, leading a team can feel overwhelming, especially when your inner world is just as loud. Most managers try to push through, rely on willpower, or double down on doing more. But in reality, external chaos only becomes manageable when we learn to work with the internal chaos driving our emotions, reactions, and…

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384: What Managers Get Wrong About ADHD at Work (and How to Get It Right) with Rita Ramakrishnan 28:54

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Managers play a crucial role in shaping how employees experience work. But when ADHD enters the mix, good intentions can backfire if not handled thoughtfully. With the right mindset and tools, you can create a space where everyone performs at their best. Fortunately, this week’s guest brings both personal and professional expertise to this conversa…

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Annie Duke on Better Decisions: How to Decide at Work and Life 59:30

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I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. Annie is a former professional poker player turned decision strategist who blends cognitive psychology, high-stakes poker, and practical frameworks to help us make better choices in work and life—even w…

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383: How to Get People to Listen to Your Ideas (Even When You’re Not in Charge) with Tami Reiss 31:27

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Have you ever had a great idea but struggled to get others on board? You don’t need a title to have influence; you need a strategy. Fortunately, this week’s guest knows exactly how to build credibility and momentum without formal power. Tami Reiss is an expert on influence-driven leadership. She’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and CEO of Le…

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382: How to Bring Your Whole Self to Work (Without Oversharing) with Mike Robbins 40:53

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Are you showing up as your full, authentic self or just the version you think others expect? Authenticity isn’t a matter of oversharing or saying whatever’s on your mind. It’s about honesty balanced with humility and vulnerability, the kind that builds genuine trust and stronger teams. Thankfully, today’s guest brings both experience and expertise …

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381: How to Support Neurodiverse Employees and Unlock Hidden Talent with Clain Udy 31:58

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At some point in your career, you’ve probably worked with someone who is on the autism spectrum, but you might not have known. There are many misconceptions about autism, which damage how we understand and therefore support these colleagues. Viewing autism through a new lens can help every manager unlock hidden potential and design environments whe…

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380: Why Good People Sometimes Turn Into Bad Bosses (and How to Change) with Mita Mallick 30:54

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Most people don’t set out to be “bad bosses.” But good intentions aren’t enough when your habits unintentionally create frustration, fear, or disengagement. Thankfully, today’s guest helps us see what’s really happening beneath the surface. Mita Mallick is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling author. She’s on a mission to fix what's bro…

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379: What Every Manager Should Know About Leading Through Layoffs with Leanne Elliott 32:00

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Layoffs are some of the hardest moments a manager can face. How you handle them can shape not just the experience of the employees leaving but also the morale and trust of the team that remains. Today’s guest brings expert guidance on navigating these challenges with empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Leanne Elliot is a Chartered Occupational P…

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Tamsen Webster on Speaking So They Can’t Unhear Your Message 55:30

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In this shortcast episode, Erik Fisher talks with Tamsen Webster about the hidden structure behind every message that sticks. Tamsen introduces the Red Thread—a framework for crafting ideas that feel obvious in hindsight and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re pitching a project, leading a team, or launching a product, this episode will help you c…

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378: How to Lead Projects and People without Chaos and Burnout with James Louttit 33:29

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377: Unlock 24 Hidden Strengths to Transform Your Leadership & Work with Natalya Pestalozzi 33:02

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What if your greatest strengths aren’t the ones listed on your résumé, but universal traits we all share? Positive psychology shows us that tapping into these character strengths can transform how we work, lead, and connect with others. These aren’t just feel-good ideas; they’re proven tools for resilience, performance, and deeper human connection.…

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Margaret Andrews on Manage Yourself to Lead Others 37:04

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Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension School, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. In this episode, she breaks down the MYLO framework—a practical, science-based system built around Motivation, Learning, and Opportunity—and explains how…

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376: How To Delegate And Unlock Growth With Chris Ronzio 30:49

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Why do so many managers struggle to let go of tasks, even when they know that holding onto everything stifles their ability to scale? The secret is to document things so clearly that others can succeed without you. Fortunately, today’s guest is an expert at helping leaders let go. Chris Ronzio is the Founder and CEO of Trainual, a platform reshapin…

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375: The Hidden Power of Groups That Makes Teams Succeed with Colin Fisher 32:10

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Groups are the foundation of everything we accomplish in work and life. Yet, as every manager knows, collaborating with others can be both the greatest strength and one of the hardest challenges. What makes some teams thrive while others struggle with friction and disengagement? Fortunately, this week’s guest, Dr. Colin Fisher, has dedicated his ca…

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Shawn Lemon on Digital Organization: Find What You Need in Seconds 45:50

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Shawn Lemon is the founder of The Digital Organizer, where he helps individuals and teams eliminate friction and chaos in their digital workflows. In this episode, we go deep into digital file systems, tool audits, naming conventions, AI clutter, and the underestimated cost of daily digital disorganization. This isn’t about color-coding your folder…

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374: How to Lead People Who Are Different From You with Stephanie Chung 35:33

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What if your greatest strength as a leader isn’t your expertise but your ability to lead people who are completely different from you? In today’s diverse workplaces, managers can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding how to adapt your leadership to different personalities, backgrounds, and working styles is key to building high-perf…

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Harry Cohen on Positive Leadership & Energy Management 40:46

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Harry Cohen, a leadership consultant and author of Be the Sun, Not the Salt. In this uplifting conversation, Harry unpacks how small moments of positive energy can have massive ripple effects—and how each of us can show up as a force for good in our relationships, teams, and communities. In this episode, we explor…

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373: How Thoughtful Leadership Helps Introverts Contribute Their Best at Work with Salvatore Manzi 30:52

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Most workplaces are designed with extroverts in mind, with open offices, constant collaboration, and fast-paced discussions. But this often leaves introverts struggling to fully contribute, even though their insights can be some of the most valuable. Thankfully, today’s guest, Salvatore Manzi, brings clarity and solutions. Salvatore is a leadership…

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Charles Duhigg on the Secret Power of Storytelling in Communication 42:46

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, about his latest book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. In a world where remote work, digital communication, and polarized conversations are the norm, knowing how to tru…

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372: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever with Jamelle Lindo 28:51

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What if the most important management skill you need today isn’t a tool or strategy? But the ability to read and respond to the people around you? In a world shaped by AI and constant disruption, emotional intelligence has become the competitive edge for leaders and managers. Thankfully, today’s guest brings practical and research-backed ways to bu…

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Pat Flynn on Lean Learning: Achieve More by Consuming Less 50:39

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Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. In a world overflowing with content, Pat offers a powerful solution for those overwhelmed by endless podcasts, videos, and inspiration rabbit holes. Instead of more input, Lean Learning is about acting on just the right informa…

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Alan Gannett on Unlocking Everyday Creativity for Greater Productivity (Shortcast) 9:16

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In this Shortcast edition, Alan Gannett, author of The Creative Curve, demystifies the myth that creativity is an inborn talent. Instead, he lays out how great ideas emerge at the intersection of familiarity and novelty—and how anyone can train themselves to consistently produce creative work. The Creativity Curve Explained: Alan introduces the “cr…

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371: Rewire Your Brain for Leadership Success with Larry Olsen 30:22

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What if understanding how your brain actually works was the key to unlocking higher performance, better decisions, and more resilient leadership? Many leaders focus on strategies and skills without realizing that lasting change starts by rewiring how we think. Fortunately, this week’s guest brings decades of experience helping leaders do just that.…

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Michael Long on Taming Dopamine: Regain Focus and Productivity 40:46

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Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote Taming the Molecule of More, the follow-up to the hit book The Molecule of More. In this conversation, we dive into how dopamine—the brain’s “molecule of more”—drives distraction, craving, creativity, and productivity, and how we can train it to serve us instead of sabotage us. In t…

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Ingrid Jansen on Decluttering with Purpose: Reset Your Home & Mind 42:17

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Professional organizer Ingrid Jansen, co-author of Reset Your Home, explains why clutter is more about emotions than “stuff,” why decluttering is a process (not a project), and how to start small—think kitchens, cupboards, and daily resets—to build your “decluttering muscle” over time. In this conversation, we discuss: Process over project: Declutt…

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370: Improv Techniques That Instantly Boost Your Communication Skills with Jeff Mondoro 30:37

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Do you wait for the perfect moment to speak up, only to have the conversation move on without you? What if the secret to becoming a confident, impactful communicator wasn’t planning every word, but learning to improvise? This week’s guest reveals how improvisation isn’t just for the stage, but a powerful, everyday skill that can transform how you c…

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Bill McGowan on How to Speak Memorably and Communicate with Clarity & Confidence 38:59

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Bill McGowan, author of Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience, shares practical ways to make your ideas stick—on stage, on Zoom, and in any high-stakes moment. We get into dynamic delivery, smarter structure, and memorable language devices you can use immediately. In this conversation, we discuss: Dial it up (a bit): Why what feels “o…

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Paul Kirby on Productivity with Purpose: The FUSE Pathway 44:43

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In this episode, Paul Kirby, author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life, shares how to identify your core passions, combine them into a unique vision, and build a realistic, evolving plan to pursue them. Drawing from his own experience of designing a robot that paints, Paul explains the FUSE framework—Find, Upgrade, Start, E…

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369: Make Work More Fun Without Losing Your Professional Edge with Bree Groff 30:47

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What if the biggest threat to your team’s creativity and performance isn’t the workload but outdated ideas of what “professionalism” should look like? It’s easy to fall into the trap of performative professionalism: obsessing over sounding smart, dressing the part, and following invisible rules about how “real professionals” should behave. But all …

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Zorana Pringle on Creativity as a Choice: From Ideas to Action 37:58

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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle is a leading researcher in creativity psychology and author of The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action. In this episode, she unpacks how creativity isn’t just a moment of inspiration—it’s a series of choices. Whether you think you’re creative or not, Zorana shares how motivation, a…

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368: The 7-Step Focus Formula Highly Productive People Swear By with Mridu Parikh 30:29

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Self-distraction is one of the biggest productivity challenges we face today. It’s easy to get lost in the constant flow of thoughts. A simple “I need to remind Kevin to send me that document,” takes us away from our current activity, preventing us from completing the tasks that matter most. No wonder we feel overwhelmed and constantly rushing. But…

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Jeffrey & Jamie Downs on The Power of Streaks to Build Daily Habits That Stick (Shortcast) 9:55

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In this shortcast edition of Beyond the To-Do List, Jeffrey and Jamie Downs, creators of the Streaking method and authors behind streakingmastery.com explore how laughably simple daily habits can help you build momentum, boost confidence, and turn goals into long-term identity shifts. Why Simplicity Wins: Simple actions are doable even on your hard…

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367: How to Deal with Toxic People at Work Without Quitting with Dr. Sheela Reddy 30:13

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Do you walk out of meetings feeling more exhausted than empowered? Are toxic behaviors affecting your team? Navigating a workplace with individuals who show signs of narcissism, Machiavellianism, or psychopathy can be incredibly challenging. But understanding the root of these toxic behaviors is key to managing them effectively, and today’s guest i…

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James Kimmel on Revenge Addiction: Breaking Free and Regaining Control 42:13

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James Kimmel, author of The Science of Revenge, joins the show to unpack one of the most overlooked forms of distraction and emotional hijacking: revenge. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and decades of legal and public health research, James reveals how revenge isn’t just an emotional reaction—it’s an addictive cycle that can derail our focu…

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366: Want to Build Habits That Stick? Forget Changing Who You Are with Jason Hreha 28:51

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Are you struggling to form new habits that actually stick? If you’ve ever found yourself failing to break old habits, it’s likely because you’re using the wrong habit formation strategies. Thankfully, today’s guest is going to unlock the key to transformational behavior change so you and your team can successfully adopt new ways of working. Today’s…

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Eliana Goldstein on Career Clarity: Align Your Work with Your Strengths 36:44

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Career coach Eliana Goldstein joins the show to help listeners navigate career uncertainty, burnout, and the desire for more meaningful work. After walking away from a “successful on paper” corporate job, Eliana built a coaching business helping high-achieving professionals uncover their ideal roles—without starting over. In this episode, she share…

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John Jantsch on Self-Reliance: How to Build Resilience, Perseverance, and Perspective (Shortcast) 11:17

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In this Shortcast edition, John Jantsch, author of The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, draws wisdom from great American writers like Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and William Wells Brown to explore three essential traits for thriving in life and business: perseverance, perspective, and resilience. Rather than chasing productivity hacks, John invites …

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365: What Happens When You Start Documenting Everything with Adrienne Bellehumeur 29:36

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Documentation isn’t just a system—it’s a daily habit that you can master. When was the last time you actually enjoyed documenting a meeting or your thought process? For most of us, documentation feels tedious and intimidating. Just the idea of making things “official” can stir up fear that it might one day be used against us. Fortunately, this week…

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Kendall Berg on Winning the Career Game: The Rules No One Taught You 43:56

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In this episode, Kendall Berg, author of Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Simple Strategies to Win in the Workplace, shares how to navigate the hidden rules of career advancement. Kendall opens up about her journey from being a technically strong but overlooked employee to someone who rapidly rose through the ranks by learning to play the “career gam…

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Camilla Kring on Chronoleadership and Working With Your Body Clock 46:57

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In this episode, Camilla Kring, author of Chronoleadership: How to Create Healthier and More Productive Rhythms in Your Work and Life, explains how understanding your biological rhythms—and leading with them instead of against them—can unlock greater well-being and performance. Camilla shares how workplaces can become more inclusive by embracing ch…

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364: Reclaim Your Power and Lead with Confidence with Dr. Sharon Melnick 31:09

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Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by your leadership role? Are you always reacting to everyone else’s agenda instead of creating your own? What if you could reclaim your power and lead confidently through any situation? Today’s guest reveals exactly how to make that shift. Meet Dr. Sharon Melnick. Sharon is recognized as a Marshall Goldsmith Top 5…

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Jonathan Levi on Memory Hacks: How to Learn Faster and Remember More (Shortcast) 10:15

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In this Shortcast edition, Jonathan Levi, author of The Only Skill That Matters, shares practical techniques to improve memory, focus, and reading speed by training your brain rather than relying on talent or willpower. Levi breaks down the myths about memory and introduces powerful tools like visual mnemonics, speed reading, and memory palaces tha…

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Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work (Shortcast) 10:48

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In this Shortcast edition, Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarifying desired outcomes to optimizing who’s in the room, Mamie shares practical, people-focused strategies to make meetings more e…

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363: The Surprising Science of Great Leadership Revealed with Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull 35:47

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Leadership can feel overwhelming, especially when the world around you is constantly changing. But what if small, science-backed changes in how you lead could create a bigger impact than you ever imagined? This week’s guests will explore key findings from their research on the nine science-based traits of effective leadership, enabling us to become…

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Mike Vardy on The Productivity Diet: Feeding What Fuels You 42:11

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I’m excited to welcome back Mike Vardy to the show. Mike is a productivity strategist, longtime friend of the podcast, and the author of The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential. In this conversation, we dive into how the language, systems, and inputs you choose each day can either nourish or deplete your abil…

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Donald Miller on Productivity: How to Focus, Finish, and Find Meaning (Shortcast) 10:03

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In this Shortcast edition, Donald Miller, author of Building a StoryBrand, shares how applying storytelling principles can bring clarity, purpose, and momentum to your personal and professional life. Drawing from narrative theory, Donald explains how to see your life as a story—complete with a clear goal, supporting characters, and an inciting inci…

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362: Delegate with Confidence in 4 Simple Steps with Dallas Burnett 32:23

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Do you feel like you’re drowning in your task list? You know delegation is important. You know your team wants to contribute. But still, something holds you back—whether it’s fear of mistakes or the lack of time to explain things. You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle. Joining me today is Dallas Burnett. Dallas is the founder and CEO of Perfor…

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Cynthia Kane on The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations 36:37

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In this episode, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations, joins the show to discuss how to improve communication by mastering the art of pausing. Cynthia, a communication expert, explains why taking a moment to pause before reacting in difficult situations can lead to more effective and mindful communi…